2025 NFL Draft Grades: Tennessee Titans
The Titans had a solid draft, blending developmental upside with some NFL-ready contributors. While the decision to pass on Travis Hunter at No. 1 overall will be debated for years, they managed to rebound nicely with value selections on Days 2 and 3. There’s a clear emphasis on physicality and athletic upside throughout this class, and they landed multiple prospects who could outplay their draft slot—especially if they develop properly within Tennessee’s system. The mix of high-floor and high-ceiling players, especially at safety, tight end, and wide receiver, gives this class long-term potential.
Cam Ward – Round 1, QB, Miami – Grade: B
The Titans passed up on a generational prospect in Travis Hunter to take a very good, not great, quarterback prospect. I get the need, and the value is fine, but I just can’t justify taking him over Hunter.
Femi Oladejo – Round 2, EDGE, UCLA – Grade: B-
With their second pick, they traded down for UCLA pass rusher Femi Oladejo. Oladejo is new to the EDGE position and is a bit of a developmental player. He flashed strong ability in the run game. I don’t love taking him in the second round, especially in an EDGE class that was extremely strong, but being able to trade down and recoup draft capital saved this pick from landing in the C range.
Kevin Winston Jr. – Round 3, SAF, Penn State – Grade: A
Grabbing Kevin Winston in the third round was one of the best picks they made. Getting a big safety to play the “Kyle Hamilton role” in the Titans defense, and someone that likely would have been a 2nd rounder at minimum if not for a season-ending injury early in 2024.
Chimere Dike – Round 4, WR, Florida – Grade: B
Dike didn’t quite crack my top 20 wideouts this year but is probably my favorite of those that didn’t make the list. He is a true vertical threat and a guy that can step in instantly as a WR4 and be a special teams contributor. I had a 5th on Dike so this is a touch early, but I like this pick due to where he went in relation to other guys that have similar profiles as him.
Gunnar Helm – Round 4, TE, Texas – Grade: A-
Gunnar Helm is a good receiver who is pro-ready and instantly becomes the most reliable receiving target. This pick doesn’t scream value or upside, but it certainly upgrades a lackluster room.
Elic Ayomanor – Round 4, WR, Stanford – Grade: A+
Elic Ayomanor fell due to some rumored injury concerns, but if he is able to stay healthy, the Titans got a potential starter on Day 3. Ayomanor is a young, big-bodied guy with strong athletic tools.
Jackson Slater – Round 5, IOL, Sacramento State – Grade: A
I liked 5th rounder Jackson Slater a lot as a developmental guard prospect on Day 3, and the Titans fit what he does well as a zone blocker. Great athlete and a potential long-term starter for this team.
Marcus Harris – Round 6, CB, California – Grade: C
Marcus Harris is an older prospect with true 4.3 speed. He has short arms and is currently a pretty inept tackler. I would have much rather preferred a shot on a developmental corner that can contribute more on special teams early on.
Kalel Mullings – Round 6, RB, Michigan – Grade: B+
Mullings brings a hard-nosed style of running to a Titans room that severely lacked a power presence. He’s got solid potential as a short-yardage back for this team.
Xavier Restrepo – UDFA, WR, Miami – Grade: A+
Xavier Restrepo is better than one, or maybe both, of the WRs this team drafted before him, but landing him in the UDFA period is an incredible steal. He fell I presume due to his slow 40, but he dominates in the slot and can get open at a high level while reuniting with his college QB.
Final Grade: B+